Samoyed
Friendly, smiling and sociable, the Samoyed was developed in Siberia to herd reindeer and pull sleds. It loves people and has plenty to say.
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- Bred for
- Herding reindeer and pulling sleds in Siberia
- Typical energy
- High
- Size
- Medium
Where to start
Usually motivated by food, play and company. Use that in training and keep sessions short and rewarded.
First focus
Teach loose-leash walking early, because they were bred to pull.
Next
Give daily activity and company: Samoyeds do not like to be left out.
Daily habit
Teach a "quiet" cue and reward calm moments, because they are talkative.
Breed notes describe tendencies in a group of dogs, not your dog. Every dog is an individual, and Dogify does not assess your dog. This is general training information and not a substitute for a qualified professional.
Chosen for the Samoyed
Loose-leash walking in five steps
Why dogs pull, and a five-step method that teaches yours to walk beside you without tugging.
A five-minute weekly grooming routine
Teach your dog to enjoy being handled, then fit brushing, paws and nails into one short routine you can keep up every week.
Teach your dog to settle on a mat
A calm default behavior you can use at the cafe, at meals and when guests arrive: how to teach "go to your mat" in short sessions.
